LENOIR — Tasty food, fun exhibits, live animals and thrilling rides for children and adults alike will be showcased at the upcoming Lenoir County Agricultural Fair.
5 things to know about the 40th annual BBQ Fest on the Neuse
The BBQ Fest on the Neuse is back.
After missing 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world s largest whole-hog cook-off returns May 7 and 8 in downtown Kinston.
Kinston-Lenoir County Tourism Development Authority director and BBQ Fest chair Jan Parson believes festivalgoers are ready for a change from last year s lockdowns and quarantining, but there are five things festivalgoers may want to know before attending the 40-year-old hog happenin next week. 2020 was a year of uncertainty and disappointment in many ways, Parson said. People are ready to get outside and see each other.